RTT Rules of the Road 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When sharing a lane with another motorcyclist, what is this practice called?
- Lane splitting
- Lane filtering
- Lane sharing (Correct answer)
- Co-riding
Correct answer: Lane sharing
Lane sharing is when two motorcyclists ride side by side within the same lane, which is legal in most US states.
Question 2: A motorcyclist approaching a roundabout should give way to:
- Vehicles on the right
- Vehicles already in the roundabout (Correct answer)
- Vehicles on the left
- Pedestrians only
Correct answer: Vehicles already in the roundabout
At a roundabout, you must yield to traffic already circulating inside before entering.
Question 3: When riding on a multi-lane highway, which lane is generally recommended for motorcyclists?
- The far left lane at all times
- The right lane only
- A middle lane for visibility and escape routes (Correct answer)
- The lane closest to the shoulder
Correct answer: A middle lane for visibility and escape routes
A center or middle lane gives motorcyclists more escape route options and keeps them visible to other drivers.
Question 4: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean for a motorcyclist?
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all traffic
- The light is about to turn red
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 5: When must a motorcyclist use their headlight during daytime hours?
- Only in fog or rain
- Only on highways
- At all times while riding (Correct answer)
- Only when visibility is under one mile
Correct answer: At all times while riding
Federal law and most state laws require motorcyclists to keep headlights on at all times to increase visibility to other drivers.
Question 6: At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive simultaneously, who has the right of way?
- The larger vehicle
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle traveling faster
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
Question 7: When a school bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm, a motorcyclist must:
- Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully
- Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Stop only if children are visible
- Yield and proceed when clear
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing
When a school bus activates red flashing lights and the stop arm, all traffic in both directions must stop until the lights stop and the arm retracts.
RTT Rules of the Road 2
When sharing a lane with another motorcyclist, what is this practice called?